When can I start trading with my new company?

You can start trading with your new UK limited company as soon as it is officially incorporated, meaning Companies House has approved your application and issued a Certificate of Incorporation. This confirms that your company is legally registered and ready to operate.

You may need to consider opening a business bank account, registering for corporation tax, VAT and PAYE registration amongst others before trading and suggest speaking to a business advisor if unsure how to proceed.